Benzeneethanol, a-(2-methylpropyl)- cas no:7779-78-4

NameBenzeneethanol, a-(2-methylpropyl)-
CAS7779-78-4
Synonyms2-Pentanol,4-methyl-1-phenyl- (4CI);Phenethyl alcohol, a-isobutyl- (8CI);4-Methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-ol;Isobutyl benzyl carbinol;a-Isobutylphenethyl alcohol;
EINECS(EC#)231-939-6
Molecular FormulaC₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular Weight178.2707

Appearancecolourless slightly oily liquid with a green-floral, fresh, slightly sweet odour
refractive index1.509

Hazard Xn
Risk 22-36-52/53
Safety Hazard Codes:Xn
Risk Statements:22-36-52/53
22:Harmful if swallowed
36:Irritating to the eyes
52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Statements:26-36
26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36:Wear suitable protective clothing

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :

DA0513300

CHEMICAL NAME :

Benzeneethanol, alpha-(2-methylpropyl)-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :

7779-78-4

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :

3243559

LAST UPDATED :

199701

DATA ITEMS CITED :

2

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C12-H18-O

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

14560 mg/kg/13W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Gastrointestinal - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes in urine composition Blood - changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol)

REFERENCE :

FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 21,441,1983